Washington, PA Demographics

A map of Washington's Population by Race

Washington, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 13,368, a slight increase from the 13,176 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.4% White, 15.0% Black, 7.7% Multiracial, 4.0% Hispanic, 1.8% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Washington, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Washington is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Washington, that probability was 45.7% in 2020 and 46.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Washington is ranked the 58th most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Washington was ranked the 59th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Washington's White Population

9,541 residents of Washington, or 71.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Washington is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Washington ranks 1715th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington's White population has grown by an estimated 1.3%. White residents' share of Washington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 71.4%.

Washington is more White than neighboring Green Hills (0% White). Washington is less White than neighboring East Washington (81.6% White), Meadowlands (85.1% White), Wolfdale (90% White), and McGovern (90.1% White).

Washington's Black Population

2,009 residents of Washington, or 15.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Washington is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Washington ranks 94th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington's Black population has declined by an estimated 4.6%. Black residents' share of Washington's population has decreased from 16.0% to 15.0%.

Washington is more Black than neighboring East Washington (7.6% Black), Meadowlands (3.2% Black), Wolfdale (1.7% Black), McGovern (0.8% Black), and Green Hills (0% Black).

Washington's Asian Population

247 residents of Washington, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Washington is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Washington ranks 528th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington's Asian population has grown by an estimated 61.4%. Asian residents' share of Washington's population has increased from 1.2% to 1.8%.

Washington is more Asian than neighboring East Washington (1.7% Asian), Meadowlands (0% Asian), Wolfdale (1% Asian), and Green Hills (0% Asian). Washington is less Asian than neighboring McGovern (2.3% Asian).

Washington's Hispanic Population

535 residents of Washington, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Washington is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Washington ranks 654th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 15.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Washington's population has increased from 3.5% to 4.0%.

Washington is more Hispanic than neighboring Meadowlands (0% Hispanic), Wolfdale (1.1% Hispanic), McGovern (1.5% Hispanic), and Green Hills (0% Hispanic). Washington is less Hispanic than neighboring East Washington (6.6% Hispanic).

Washington's Native American/Other Population

11 residents of Washington, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Washington is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Washington ranks 313th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 89.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Washington's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.1%.

Washington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Meadowlands (0% Native American/Other), Wolfdale (0% Native American/Other), McGovern (0% Native American/Other), and Green Hills (0% Native American/Other).

Washington's Multiracial Population

1,025 residents of Washington, or 7.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Washington is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Washington ranks 75th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washington's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 9.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Washington's population has increased from 7.1% to 7.7%.

Washington is more Multiracial than neighboring East Washington (2.3% Multiracial), Wolfdale (6.2% Multiracial), McGovern (5.3% Multiracial), and Green Hills (0% Multiracial). Washington is less Multiracial than neighboring Meadowlands (11.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.